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Stinginess

usgb/ˈstɪndʒinəs/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Stinginess has a negative meaning; it implies that someone is overly tight with money to a fault. SlideEveryone avoided asking him for donations due to his well-known stinginess.
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Using 'stinginess' can suggest that the person's behavior is harming relationships or causing distress. SlideThe children felt unloved because of their father's stinginess.
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Personal AttributePlay
'Stinginess' often refers to a persistent personal trait rather than a one-time behavior. SlideHis stinginess was well-known, making it hard for him to make friends.